Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 367 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Open the door to ideas): Closed: “Is today Monday?”, “Can birds fly?”, “Did you go on the trip?” — yes or no is enough. Open: “Why do you think the river is dirty?”, “How do birds find their way home?”, “What would happen if there were no trees?” Turn closed into open by starting with why or how: “Do you like it?” → “Why do you like it?”

1. 1.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
12. 12.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
16. 16.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) no questions
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open

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